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SUCCESSFUL ATHLETIC FACILITY DESIGN
What is driving ourinvestment in AthleticFacilities?
The Student Character development and self esteem Promotes health and physical activity Improves teamwork and leadership skills College admission and scholarships Opportunities for fine arts, graphicsproduction, culinary
The Community Community Pride Economic Development Multipurpose Facility Needs Keeping up with the Joneses
Codes and Regulations Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title IX Safety Overhead and Maintenance
10 Issues to Consider Regardless ofProject Type Baseball and Softball Natatoriums Gymnasiums Practice Facilities Stadiums
10 Issues to Consider Regardless ofProject TypeWho are the users?1
10 Issues to Consider Regardless ofProject TypeMultipurpose andCommunity Use?2
10 Issues to Consider Regardless ofProject TypeDistrict-wide or singlecampus facility?3
10 Issues to Consider Regardless ofProject TypeBudget and Funding Sources BondNaming RightsSuitesSeason TicketsConcessions (Who controls it?)4
10 Issues to Consider Regardless ofProject TypeSite Selection Site AccessLightsDrainageLoud NoiseGeotechSurveyParking – Public Access5
10 Issues to Consider Regardless ofProject TypeADA, Building Codes, andTitle IX6
10 Issues to Consider Regardless ofProject TypeStudent / SpectatorSeparation & Safety7
10 Issues to Consider Regardless ofProject TypeSight Lines/Visibility8
10 Issues to Consider Regardless ofProject TypeMaintenance9
10 Issues to Consider Regardless ofProject TypePhasing/ExpandabilityAnd Future Renovations10
Project Types:Baseball and Softball Complexes
Planning:AcreageAllow for: (2) acres for each softball field (4) acres for each baseball field
Planning:OrientationN
Planning:ParkingSite Issues:DrainageOrientationParkingAcreageCar Damage
Planning:Concessionsand Restrooms High cost due toextensiveplumbing Cluster with otherFacilitiesAlvin ISD, Shadow Creek High School
Planning:Support Functions Water and Power in DugoutsHelmets and Bat RacksCagesBull Pen LocationStorage and access for groundkeeping and practice equipment
Sightlines Dugouts at Grade / Too Tall Lighting obstruction
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CORNELL UNIVERSITYHoy Field RenovationsIthaca, NY
CORNELL UNIVERSITYHoy Field RenovationsIthaca, NY
University Of PennsylvaniaPenn Park, Philadelphia PA
BATTERY CITY PARKNew York, NY
BATTERY CITY PARKNew York, NY
Project Types:Natatoriums
Getting Started Design team. Insist on astrong experiencedAquatics consultant Who are the users Budget Maintenance and Staff Corrosive EnvironmentWestside Aquatics Center,Lewisville Independent School District
ProgramRequirements Competition Swimming Long Course Short Course Spring Board Diving Spectator SeatingRecreation Swimming Age Groups Features/Amenities Organized Water Sports Water Polo Synchronized Swimming Lap Swimming (Fitness)Swimming Instruction/Life SafetyWater AerobicsClub Activities Kayak Scuba Triathlon DivingWellness/RehabilitationSummer CampsSocial Functions Westside Aquatics Center,Lewisville Independent School District
DesignConsiderations Spectator Seating Configurations Separation of Swimmers andSpectators Deck Arrangement, Deck Spacefor Meets Meet Support: Timing Boothlocation, Timing Systems, MeetManagement Room Daylighting/Safety Mechanical Systems: Ventilationand Water Treatment Light fixture placementRockwall Aquatics Center,Rockwall Independent School District
Pool ConfigurationsShort Course 25 Yard(6) Lanes – 3,375 sf.(8) Lanes – 4,500 sf.Update Drawing25 Yard x 25 Meter6,200 sf.(10) 25 Yard Lanes(8-10) 25 Meter Lanes
Pool Configurations25 Meter Stretch50 Meter x 25 yard12,600 sf.(8-10) 50 Meter Lanes(17-22) Cross Course 25Yard Lanes
DECKWARM UP/RECREATIONCOMPETITIVE 3’-6”DIVINGWARM UP/RECREATIONDIVING14’-0”SECTION
District Natatorium,New Caney ISD
New Caney DistrictNatatorium 25 yard stretch pool with moveablebulkhead 8 competition lanes, 16 practicelanes, 1 and 3 meter diving Raised seating for 400 Lockers, trainer, storage, andservices below seating Offices, concessions, access toseating and public restrooms off oflobby.
Project Types:PerformanceGyms and Arenas
MultipurposeFacility Athletics Conventions Concerts District Staff Training Graduations BanquetsDuncanville ISD, Sandra Meadows Memorial Arena
Arena DesignConsiderationsAcoustics, Flooring, Lighting, Flexible Seating, StorageSpring Branch, Don Coleman Coliseum
Coppell ISD, Coppell High School Arena
Performance GymsAlvin ISD, Shadow Creek High School
HISD, Sam Houston MSTC High School
HISD, Sam Houston MSTC High School
Project Types:Indoor Practice FacilitiesHighland Park Indoor Practice Facility
Coppell HD Multi-purpose Facility
Coppell HD Multi-purpose Facility
Del Valle Indoor Practice FacilityOverall Site
Project Types:Stadiums
Galena Park Athletic ComplexWhat sports areaccommodated? Football Track Soccer Lacrosse Field Hockey Rugby
New Caney ISDDistrict StadiumOther Programs Band ROTC Fine Arts Community Events Graduation Tournaments
Single Campus orDistrict FacilityMcKinney ISD District Stadium
IOWA COLONY BLVD.How much land?12,000 seats – 60 acres10,000 seats – 55 acres8,000 seats – 50 acres6,000 seats – 45 acresF.H.ALUMNIDETENTIONCOUNTY ROAD 64
FUTUREFINEARTSFUTURENAT.FUTURE SHAREDAMENETIESF.H.TRANSPORTATIONIOWA COLONY BLVD.How much land?ALUMNIDETENTION
Solar Orientation
New Caney ISD District StadiumSeating Options Aluminum Composite Concrete
StructuralConsiderations Recess the field as muchas possible to reduce costand improve stadium feel. Use cast in place ongrade seating for lowerbowl. Shallower riser heights atlower bowl Elevated Concourse Coordination of AluminumBleacher Systems Foundation Uncertainty
Spring Branch, Tully StadiumSupport Facilities Concessions Restrooms Crowd Separation Efficiency
Northwest ISD District StadiumPress box Film deck location Operable Windows Multi-Level vs Single Level Sight Lines
Community Rooms Game Day Events Banquets Education Foundation Events Board Meetings Weddings
New Caney ISDDistrict StadiumTechnology Score Board/Sound Ribbon Boards Concourse Monitors Security Public Wifi
TechnologyStudent Programs Video / Instant Replay Video Production Scoreboard Operation Sound Operation
Tracks Typically constructedwith asphalt Extreme soil conditionscould require posttension concrete onpier Place spare conduit forfuture use Create designatedareas for truck andambulance accessTRACKS
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McKinney ISD District Stadium
Alvin ISD District Stadium
School IdentityAlvin ISD District Stadium
School IdentityAlvin ISD District Stadium
School IdentityAlvin ISD District Stadium
Other ProjectConcerns: Master plan the entire facility Think beyond current needs andbudget Consider athletic, academic, andcommunity needs
Questions?Laura Sachtleben AIA, NCARB, LEED APPrincipalScott Klaus AIA, NCARB, LEED APSenior DesignerResources:David NardoneSports SurfacesStantecBart MillerStructuralWalter P. MooreDarren BevardAquaticsCounsilman Hunsaker
Competition Swimming Long Course Short Course Spring Board Diving Spectator Seating Recreation Swimming Age Groups Features/Amenities Organized Water Sports Water Polo Synchronized Swimming Lap Swimming (Fitness) Swimming Instruction/Life Safety Water Aerobics Club Activities Kayak Scuba Triathlon Diving Wellness .
